Recruitment Consultant (Civil Engineering)

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering (Remote)

Location: Fully Remote (Must be based in South Africa)

Working Hours: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (SA Time) for the first 3 months, with flexible hours post-probation (40-hour work week, 1-hour lunch)

About Our Client:

Our client is a cutting-edge recruitment firm revolutionizing how hiring happens in the civil engineering sector across the USA. Combining industry insight with powerful data-driven technology, they focus on creating deep, long-term connections between talent and opportunity. Passionate about infrastructure and powered by innovation, this small but mighty team is scaling fast—and you're invited to be part of the journey from the ground up.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a driven, relationship-first Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering to be their first hire in a fully remote role. This is your chance to shape your future—and theirs—by building your desk with full autonomy, backed by warm leads, intelligent tech, and a business that's deeply committed to your success.

If you thrive in a 180-recruitment model and know how to qualify candidates like a pro, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Source and engage top civil engineering talent across the US, with a focus on structural, geotechnical, water resources, and transportation sectors.
  

• Use LinkedIn and social selling to expand your network and uncover passive candidates.
  

• Run cold-calling campaigns with confidence and care—no scripts, just smart strategy.
  

• Manage your candidate pipeline via HubSpot CRM, keeping your process sharp and scalable.
  

• Qualify candidates thoroughly and support them through every step of the recruitment lifecycle—from initial contact to offer acceptance.
  

• Guide candidates through interviews, negotiations, and onboarding like the expert you are.
  

• Work closely with the leadership team to improve recruitment processes and influence hiring strategy.
  

• Embrace technology and analytics to boost your efficiency and deliver unmatched value.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of recruitment civil engineering recruitment experience (structural, technical, geotechnical, water resources, transportation within civil engineering)
  

• Proven success in a 180 candidate-focused recruitment model.
  

• Prior agency recruitment experience is essential.
  

• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn networking and candidate engagement.
  

• Confident cold caller with excellent communication skills.
  

• Expert user of HubSpot CRM or similar systems.
  

• Self-sufficient, process-driven, and highly organized.
  

• Passionate about building long-term relationships with candidates.
  

• Analytical mindset with an appreciation for AI-powered recruitment tools.
  

• Stable work history with a track record of commitment and growth.
  

• Honest, self-motivated, and eager to grow within a start-up environment.
  

Benefits

• Fully remote role.
  

• Join a tech-savvy company that provides warm leads and powerful recruitment tools.
  

• Competitive salary and commission structure. 

• Work in an in-demand, future-proof sector: Civil Engineering.
  

• Shape the culture and direction of a growing recruitment firm from day one.
  

• Collaborate with experts in recruitment, AI, and business development.
  

• Growth path toward leadership as the business expands around you.
  

NB: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.